388: Trump Arrests Maduro: What Does It Mean For Latin America?
The Expat Money Show - With Mikkel Thorup
Pragmatism Over Ideals
Mikkel reflects on pragmatism, accepting imperfect power politics while focusing on freedom and practical safety for families.
IN TODAY’S EPISODE
- Listen in as Marc and I discuss what Maduro’s arrest means for international law and geopolitical power politics
- Learn why this is not a traditional regime change and what that means for Venezuela internally
- Hear our take on how this fits into Trump’s renewed focus on Latin America and the Monroe Doctrine
- Find out what we think the real motives are, who the key players may be, and what comes next
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